How-to
Auto-close jobs when the candidate limit is reached
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Automatically close job postings once a defined application or hiring limit is reached. This helps prevent unnecessary applications and control candidate inflow.
Steps to configure auto-close settings
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Access the job creation or edit page
- Navigate to Jobs from the left panel.
- Click Create Job or Edit an existing job.
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Scroll to the Job Settings section
- Find the section labeled Job Settings, usually at the bottom of the job creation form.
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Enable the Auto-Close toggle
- Turn ON the Auto-Close Job toggle to activate this feature.
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Define auto-close criteria
You can set one or both of the following thresholds:- Maximum Number of Applications: The total number of applications received before the job is closed.
- Maximum Number of Candidates Hired: Once this number of hires is recorded, the job is automatically unpublished.
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Save the job settings
- Click Save or Publish Job to make the settings effective.
What happens next
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Once any of the limits are met:
- The job posting will be unpublished from the career page.
- Applications via job boards or internal referrals will also be blocked.
Best practices
- Set application limits for high-volume roles.
- Use candidate hired limit for specialized positions with specific headcount.
Frequently asked questions
How do I automatically close jobs?
You can enable Auto Close functionality to automatically close jobs once a certain candidate or hiring limit is reached.
Steps to Enable Auto Close:
- Open the job posting in the HRStop Hire dashboard.
- Scroll down to the Job Settings or Advanced Settings section.
- Locate the Auto Close option.
- Turn it on.
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Set the limit for:
- Number of applications received.
- Number of candidates hired.
- Save the job settings.
Once limits are reached, the job will be automatically unpublished.